Jennifer Choi

ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF THE KOREAN FELLOWSHIP

In 1991 Jennifer immigrated to Canada from South Korea with her parents. She graduated from the University of Victoria with a major in Criminal Justice and Child & Youth Care, working as a social worker before moving to Winnipeg in 2003 and starting an immigration company, JC Wins.

She is currently attending the U of W MDiv program, and has two sons, Jeramy and Joshua.

Melanie Kramp

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Melanie has a B.Sc in Business Computing from UofW, is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper, and has lots of experience working in businesses like Manitoba Hydro, as well as volunteering for churches, in roles ranging from worship leader to treasurer. She is happy to serve as God leads her, and we are happy to have her here.

For fun Melanie dances, sings, reads and enjoys theatre, as well as spending time with her three daughters.

Jeremy Penner

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & MEDIA

Jeremy has been involved in worship at Portage Avenue Church since his teenage days in the early 90s. As a young adult he graduated from Canadian Mennonite University with a BA in Music and took a summer internship with the church. After touring Canada playing in bands, he entered worship ministry full-time in 2007, overseeing worship and technical ministries for the church, as well as helping in other assorted areas where needed.

Jeremy has been happily married to Jessica, a registered dietitian, since 2010. They have two sons, who make their presence known in the church from time to time.